LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Land Laws May 2024 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in a sentence or two, any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is the meaning of Surplus lands?
2. Q2 What are structural repairs?
3. Q3 What is the concept of FSI?
4. Q4 Define "allied pursuits" under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act.
5. Q5 What is the time for registration of documents?
6. Q6 Define Public Purpose under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
7. Q7 What is the meaning of development right under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966?
8. Q8 What is impounding of an instrument under the Stamp Act?
9. Q9 What is an encroachment under the MLRC?
10. Q10 Define tenant under the Maharashtra Rent Act.

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Nistar Patrak.
2. Q12 Registration of documents which are compulsory.
3. Q13 Social Impact Assessment study under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
4. Q14 Standard Rent under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the following situational problems along with the relevant laws, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with reference to acquisition of land, answer the following questions: (a) What are the provisions in case of food security? (b) What are the urgent situations in which land can be acquired without the regular procedure?
2. Q16 A Power of attorney needs to be registered by Avinaash Mhatre and his uncle Aman Mhatre, who is bodily infirm and unable to move. (a) Advise them about the legal provisions of registration of a Power of attorney. (b) What are Aman Mhatre's rights of power of attorney?
3. Q17 Mr. Virat Sharma holds an agricultural holding of 500 acres which he used for agricultural activity and horticulture. Now he plans to donate 200 acres to a charitable organisation, keep 200 acres for his personal use, and use 100 acres of this holding to start a cottage industry. (a) Can Virat Sharma convert half of his land to another purpose? Advise him. (b) What are the payment procedures for conversion of land?
4. Q18 Mrs. Aasha Sharma owns 10 acres of immovable property, 100 shares in Infosys and 10 kg of gold jewellery. She wants to gift her daughter Dhriti 5 acres of immovable property and lease the remaining land. Advise her as per the provisions of the Registration Act. (a) Is it necessary to register the gift of land to Dhriti? If so, why? (b) What are the legal provisions regarding registration of a lease of immovable property?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Attempt any two (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Explain the procedure of compensation under Section 23 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
2. Q20 Explain in detail the permissible activities under CRZ regulation.
3. Q21 Explain Structural repairs.
4. Q22 What are the restrictions on transfer of agricultural land to a non-agriculturist under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948?

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